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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.98, 1,094.30 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.98, 1,094.30 and 443.68 is: 612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.98 : 1,094.30 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.98/1,094.30 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.98x = 1,094.30 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.98x = 485,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,519.02/792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.27

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